Bitter Gourd, Bitter Melon, Balsam Pear 'Hong Kong Green'

Momordicacharantia

Family
Cucurbitaceae (koo-ker-bih-TAY-see-ee)
Genus
Momordica (mo-MOR-di-ka)
Species
charantia (char-AN-tee-a)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Vegetables
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Cedar Park, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
1
neutral
0
negative
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Central Texas, TX (Zone 8b) | May 2012 | positive

Grows well with heat, water and trellis. Also pretty tasty, but a little bitter. Perhaps an acquired taste.

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Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | February 2008 | neutral

Spindle-shaped fruit has dark green and relatively smooth skin. Fruits are 8-10 inches long and about 1 Lb. in weight. This variety is ve...Read More

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